Controllers with Hall effect technology have been gaining ground in recent years, and for good reason. They offer greater precision and customization options than first-party gamepads, and the nature ...

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Hall Effect sticks have been highly sought after in controllers after stick drift issues have been popping up across several ...

If you've been shopping around for your next gaming controller, chances are you might have come across the term "Hall effect" in reference to the sensors inside. Essentially, Hall effect sensors ...

8BitDo, once known exclusively as a purveyor of Nintendo-infused nostalgia, has expanded in recent years into all sorts of gaming controllers and accessories. The company’s latest foray is into mobile ...

Razer is trying something new — actually, two things. The Wolverine V3 Pro introduces Hall effect joysticks for the first time in a Razer gamepad, and it’s also the company’s first fully wireless ...

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Equipped with GameSir non-contact magnetic Hall Effect technology, the controller’s sticks are designed to remain wear-free throughout their lifetime. This advanced technology ensures an impressive ...

GameSir is synonymous with pushing Hall Effect thumbsticks into super affordable PC controllers and it's back again with the Super Nova, this time promising noise-free ABXY buttons. For just $44.99, ...

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There’s good reason not to want hall effect sticks. Nintendo has published a page for the console’s technical specifications, but there’s something missing in the page that a lot of fans expected.